Fleurie Domaine de Leyre-Loup
What an elegance for this Beaujolais « grand cru »! Our tasting was sheer pleasure: feminine notes together with the Gamay finesse. Congratulations to Jacques Lanson, the winemaker, who made his winery a reference for fine wine amateurs. Thierry Rochas Master of Wine
The winemaker's word
"Tasting a Fleurie Domaine de Leyre-Loup reveals the alliance of intense aromas and a very fine but persistent structure. One discovers how the subtlety of terroir translates into fineness of wines.
Beyond the fruit given by the grape variety, the complexity of the wine is palpable after 4 of 5 years of aging, together with the elegance of a long lasting and fine palate.
One needs to experience such a tasting."
FLEURIE DOMAINE DE LEYRE-LOUP
GRAPE VARIETY, VINES, TERROIR
Vines of “Gamay noir à jus blanc” grape variety
of more than 40 years of age
grown on granitic soils (Poncié’s terroir)
and sandy thin grounds (Les Combes’ terroir),
mainly Southward and Southeastward facing
VINE GROWING AND ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable agriculture
with both Terra Vitis and
High Environmental Value certifications
HARVESTING
By hand in small boxes
Grapes sorting on a vibrating table
VINIFICATION
Partial destemming,
semi-carbonic maceration at low temperature
WINEGROING
Stainless steel vats then bottling on the estate
AVERAGE YIELD
38 hl/ha
WINE SERVICE AND AGEING
Serve between 13-15°C and age between 5 and 8 years
COLOR, NOSE, MOUTH
Intense ruby color
Feminine nose of plum and cherry, floral notes
Direct foremouth, good freshness,
aromas of red fruits, persistent fine structure,
precise tannins
FINENESS AND PRECISION - AGED IN VATS
The Fleurie Domaine de Leyre-Loup is a feminine wine
where liveliness and freshness pair with a structure
as fine and precise as long lasting.
It is the quintessence of lightness coupled with deepness.
REVIEWS
"On the nose this is unusually spicy for this appellation, but on the palate there’s plenty of juicy and delicate red berryfruit and some nice tannins that give it both warmth and depth. Very clean silky finish. Sustainable. Drink or hold." James Suckling 91/100 (2021 vintage)
"This is a ripe wine with black-cherry fruit and some firm tannins. It is just now mature, packed with vivid fruit and acidity."
Wine Enthusiast (2014 vintage)
"Nice garnet color. Discrete aromas of violet and licorice. Pleasant fruitiness to the mouth, good vivacity, altogether well balanced and long."
Beaujolais aujourd’hui (2015 vintage)
Concours International des Grands vins de France
Gold : 2022 2013
Silver : 2020 2018 2017 2012
Bronze : 2021 2015
Concours des Vignerons Indépendants de France
Gold : 2023 2012
Bronze : 2016
Wine Enthusiast 90+ : 2022 2021 2019 2018
James Suckling 90+ : 2023 2022 2020
Food and wine pairing
Sea bass filet, red tuna cooked medium rare
Fish quenelles, roasted cod
Veal chop grilled, roasted chicken
Chili beef with spicy sauce
White butter sauce (fishes)
Green asparagus, candied oranges
Cheese pairing: Brie de Meaux, Chabichou, Comté, Fourme de Montbrison, Mont d’Or, Olivet bleu, Vendôme Cendré